In a decisive move to restore law and order, the Trump Administration is launching “Operation Swamp Sweep,” a robust immigration enforcement initiative targeting the Southeastern United States. This bold action demonstrates President Donald J. Trump’s unwavering commitment to securing American communities and enforcing the rule of law, a promise he has consistently kept since taking office. The Department of Homeland Security is mobilizing 250 federal immigration officials to Mississippi and Louisiana, with operations specifically centered around the New Orleans area, to conduct necessary raids and remove individuals who have broken our nation’s immigration laws.
While President Trump acts to protect American citizens, the radical left is actively plotting to sabotage these vital efforts. Incoming New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno has brazenly announced her intention to impede federal authorities, launching a website designed specifically to help illegal aliens evade ICE and to orchestrate complaints against federal agents. Under the guise of concern, Moreno stated, “My first priority is to keep our community safe,” and further claimed, “The reports of due process violations and potential abuses in other cities are concerning.” This rhetoric is a transparent smokescreen for her true agenda: creating a sanctuary for lawbreakers and fostering an environment of chaos that directly undermines the safety and security of her own constituents.
This seditious plan is cheered on by leftist ideologues like Sur Weishar, a policy fellow at the Jusuit School Institute, who revealingly said, “I’m just so delighted, and, if I can say, proud that we have elected a mayor who sees this for what it is, a real test of our democracy and the decency of the American people.” This admission exposes the left’s true motive—they view the enforcement of federal immigration law as an affront to their radical vision for America, a vision where borders are meaningless and national sovereignty is sacrificed. Their defiance is not about “decency”; it is about dismantling the very foundations of our republic.
Thankfully, sober-minded and patriotic leaders in the region are standing with President Trump. Kenner, Louisiana Police Chief Kieth Conley has pledged his full support for the operation, declaring, “We’re here to support their mission.” Chief Conley also expertly dismissed the fake news narrative being pushed by the mainstream media to stymie enforcement, pointing out, “It sensationalizes some in different aspects. I don’t think you get both sides of the story,” and rightly advised that any legitimate concerns should be directed to the FBI, not used as a pretext for blanket non-cooperation.
In Mississippi, the support for President Trump’s policy is equally strong. State Attorney General Lynn Fitch proudly confirmed that her office was the first in the state to become a formal ICE law enforcement partner. She powerfully stated, “We look forward to working with Secretary Noem and the president to protect our communities and strengthen our efforts to combat human trafficking, drug cartels, and violent crime,” adding that through this partnership, “Together, we will make Mississippi – and our entire nation – safer than ever before.” This collaboration is a cornerstone of the President’s strategy, using every tool available to combat the violent cartels and criminals who exploit open borders.
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This operation is part of President Trump’s broader, successful strategy to force sanctuary cities to comply with federal law, following his victories in legal battles against radical governors like Gavin Newsom of California. The establishment of the “Memphis Safe Task Force,” which utilizes 13 federal agencies and National Guard troops, is another example of this effective, multi-pronged approach to ending the crime wave fostered by Democratic policies. The liberal media and their allies in cities like Portland and Chicago may riot and file frivolous lawsuits, but President Trump remains undeterred in his mission to protect the American people from the dangers of illegal immigration and the anarchy promoted by the left.